President William Ruto has emphasized that electoral mandates do not grant unlimited power, stating that power must always be exercised within constitutional limits.

• The President spoke at the 2026 Katiba Day Symposium, stressing the balance between democratic mandates, constitutional checks, and judicial independence.
• Ruto affirmed that judicial independence is non-negotiable and essential for protecting rights and invalidating unlawful actions.
• He also addressed recent protests, acknowledging citizens' constitutional freedoms while clarifying that peaceful assembly does not extend to criminal acts like arson or looting.